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This forum is for discussion of those problems and issues that linger after treatment, usually effects of the treatment itself. This is the short term, forum for those issues, in the fist year or two after treatment

This is a forum for those experiencing physical issues which manifest themselves years after completion of treatments, and are essentially quality of life compromising physical issues brought on by the treatments themselves.

This forum is to discuss all the issues that go along with compromised eating and speech issues during and after treatment. Discussion of issues such as strictures, dysphagia, PEG systems, and nutritional issues are main topics here. NOTE: Much of this has been discussed on these boards before this forum. Search all forums for previous posts when looking for information

Family members and caretakers can discuss their own personal issues and find support here. Caretakers have their own fears and problems that are often better discussed with someone other than the patient.

This forum is to gather the individuals who have been dealt the hard hand of dealing with a recurrence of the disease, the unique emotional issues that accompany that, and the issues related to re treatment

The is essentially a second caregivers forum. It is for those who have been the caregiver to a loved one who was taken by this disease. The formation of this forum/group was a direct request from those who felt their discussions may disturb those just beginning the fight.